Chadwick Road Landfill fire causing smoke in area

Milton Fire-Rescue is fighting a large rubbish fire at Chadwick Road Landfill in western Milton along state Route 140 near the Cherokee County border. Over an acre in size, the fire is producing large amounts of smoke. The address of the fire is 13700 Chadwick Farms Blvd., Milton. Due to the size and depth, the fire could take hours to extinguish. People with respiratory sensitivity should remain indoors or avoid the area.

Media Contact:

Communications Manager Angela Thompson
angela.thompson@cityofmiltonga.us | 678-242-2530 (Office) | 770-856-4941 (Mobile)

Incorporated on Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton has been recognized for having the highest quality of life in the state of Georgia and ninth-highest in the southern United States by the Business Journals' "On Numbers" survey. It is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton will provide opportunity and value in a responsive and responsible environment through active partnerships with the community and its stakeholders. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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